NEGA Run/Walk set for Saturday

The Northeast Georgia Run/Walk presents is ninth event in the Heart of the North Georgia Mountains on April 6 in Blairsville.

The event features a half-marathon, 5-kilometer race and walk and 1-mile walk.

The event draws runners and walkers from across the Southeast competing for trophies to the top three male and female finishers, plus medals in age divisions and participation medals for half-marathon runners. All runners and walkers receive a hat pin, T-shirt and goody bag.

Proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Fund, UC Anti-Drug Coalition, Shop With A Cop, Meals on Wheels, Special Olympics, Family Connection, UC Recreation Scholarships and Kiwanis children’s programs.